Hurricane Idalia: Situation Report

ALAN is fully mobilized to respond to Hurricane Idalia and we are interfacing with our non-profit, industry and government partners to bring trusted resources and information below. Once the storm has passed and the damages have been assessed, we anticipate our non-profit partners will be reaching out to request logistics support. As they do, we’ll share those needs on our Operations page and directly with relevant organizations.

Thank you to those of you who have answered questions, shared information, and offered your support already. We are grateful.

P.S. ALAN is still working on response for the Maui wildfires. As those trends toward more steady state operations, we do anticipate an uptick in the number of requests for support we receive and encourage you to check back on our Operations page for updates.

ALAN has been improving logistics response in disasters for 15 years, and the need is greater now than ever before. Please donate today to help us continue our work for many more years to come.

Updated September 1, 2023

ALAN is currently mobilized to respond to Hurricane Idalia. Please check back here often for additional resources.

If you are a logistics provider looking to help, or know of an organization that is, please refer to the “Active Logistics Needs” tab. Or consider making a pre-offer here.

Read the full Situation Report from August 29, 2023 here.

Emergency Declarations

President Biden approved on August 31, 2023, major disaster declaration for Florida to provide federal support to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective orders and for individuals affected in counties of Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwanee, and Taylor.

President Biden approved on August 31, 2023, emergency declaration for South Carolina to supplement State, tribal and local response efforts for Tropical Storm Idalia beginning on August 29, 2023, and continuing.

President Biden approved on August 28, 2023, a pre-landfall declaration for Florida to supplement State, tribal and local response efforts for Hurricane Idalia beginning on August 27, 2023, and continuing.

State Declarations

South Carolina Governor McMaster issued on August 29, 2023, Executive Order 2023-29, in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

Georgia Governor Kemp issued on August 29, 2023, Executive Order (8.29.23), in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

Florida Governor DeSantis issued on August 29, 2023, Executive Order 23-175, amending previous executive order to include additional inland counties in Central and North Florida.

North Carolina Governor Cooper issued on August 28, 2023, Executive Order No. 284, declaring a statewide state of emergency and temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations.

Florida Governor DeSantis issued on August 28, 2023, Executive Order 23-172, amending previous executive order to include additional counties.

The Florida Department of Transportation issued on August 27, 2023, Emergency Order 23-06, which waves rules and statutes related to alternate size and weight restrictions. Full details can be found here.

The Florida Department of Transportation issued on August 27, 2023, Emergency Road Use Permit to suspend the size and weight restrictions. Full details can be found here.

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued on August 26, 2023, Emergency Order 082623 in relation to motor vehicles, vessels, driver licenses and identification cards. Full details can be found here.

Florida Governor DeSantis issued on August 26, 2023, Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency to prepare for Tropical Depression 10 (now Hurricane Idalia).

Active Transportation Waivers

Title: South Carolina Governor issued on August 29, 2023, Executive Order No. 2023-29, regarding state of emergency.

Effective: 08/29/23 | Expires on: 09/13/23

Description: Suspension of regulations pursuant to section 56-5-70(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, during a declared emergency and in the course of responding to the emergency, requirements relating to registration, permitting, length, width, weight, and load are suspended for commercial and utility vehicle.

Title: Georgia Governor Kemp Executive Order regarding Commercial Vehicle Operations During the State of Emergency for Hurricane Idalia

Effective: 08/29/23 | Expires on: TDB

Description: Suspension of regulations pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51 as related to weight, height, and length for any vehicle traveling through Georgia for the purposes of providing relief related to the State of Emergency for Hurricane Idalia.

Title: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Emergency Order 082823

Effective: 08/28/23 | Expires on: 09/25/23

Description: All waivers and suspensions of statute contained in the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’.

Title: North Carolina Governor Kemp issued on August 28, 2023, Executive Order No. 284 declaring a statewide state of emergency and temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations

Effective: 08/28/23 | Expires on: 09/28/23

Description: Suspension of regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 390.23 granting temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations related to emergency operations for Hurricane Idalia.

Title: Kentucky Secretary of Transportation issued on August 28, 2023, regarding Suspension of Registration Requirements and Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage

Effective: 08/28/23 | Expires on: 09/30/23

Description: Suspension of regulations pursuant to KRS 189.230, 189.233, 281.730 and 49 CFR 390.23, declaring a state of emergency exists requiring relief from hours of service imposed on commercial vehicles providing power restoration and debris removal.

State And Business Industry Resources

State of Florida

Florida Disaster Business

State of South Carolina

S.C. Emergency Business Resources

S. C. Business Support ESF 24 Desk: [email protected] / 803-737-8524

State of North Carolina

N.C. Virtual BEOC

Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network

State Re-Entry Information For Business

State of Florida

In the State of Florida, additional information is required for re-entry. More information can be found at Private Sector Re-Entry Guidelines. Re-entry will be managed by local elected officials and law enforcement officers. Those moving essential commodities and services will need to have the following items:
- Valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport;
- Proof of employment, such as Employer credentials or a letter on employer letterhead; and
- A demonstrated need to enter the area, such as a work order, inventory list, or employer authorization.

State of Georgia

Georgia Re-Entry Program
Questions related to re-entry should be sent to [email protected]

State of South Carolina

South Carolina State Business Reentry Program

State of North Carolina

North Carolina State Business Reentry Program

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Access Coordination Request letter (ARC letter) is provided to assist critical infrastruture owners and operators engage local officials in coordinaing the access and support necessary to restore infrastructure services.

Road Conditions

Florida 511 Traffic Status

Georgia511

South Carolina 511 Traffic Status

DriveNC.gov

Curfews (as of August 31, 2023)

State of Florida

Citrus County (10pm to 6am, went into effect 8/30/23, until further notice)
Madison County (8pm to 8am, until further notice)
Taylor County (until further notice)

Evacuation Status

Florida (as of August 31, 2023, Florida Evacuation Orders)

Baker County (voluntary)
Citrus County (mandatory Zone A)
Dixie County (mandatory)
Gilchrist County (mandatory)
Hamilton County (voluntary)
Lafayette County (mandatory, mobile home, travel trailers, compromised housing)
Madison County (voluntary)
Suwannee County (mandatory, low-lying areas)
Taylor County (mandatory, coastal)